For the Emperor 2014
“Only the strong becomes the emperor.”
What is For the Emperor?
For the Emperor is a 2014 action, crime, and thriller film released in South Korea with a runtime of one hour and forty-four minutes. The story follows a former professional baseball player who becomes entangled in loan-sharking and mob connections after a fixing scandal ejects him from his sport.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2014
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 104 minutes
- Release date
- Jun 11, 2014
- Original language
- KO
- Origin
- South Korea
- Studios
- Opus Pictures
- Revenue
- $3,930,965
- Genres
- Action, Crime, Thriller
- Updated
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Overview
For the Emperor is a 2014 action, crime, and thriller film released in South Korea with a runtime of one hour and forty-four minutes. The story follows a former professional baseball player who becomes entangled in loan-sharking and mob connections after a fixing scandal ejects him from his sport. When his girlfriend vanishes, he is forced to confront his mentor and enter a deadly battle.
Should you watch it?
“A disgraced baseball player enters the dangerous underworld of loan sharking and mob connections.”
- fast-paced crime storyline
- intense underworld action
- contains dark and violent themes
Watch it if you enjoy gritty crime thrillers about underworld power struggles.
Contains violent action sequences and intense crime drama themes.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the film's title?
The film is titled For the Emperor.
When was it released?
It was released in 2014.
What genres does the film belong to?
It belongs to the action, crime, and thriller genres.
What is the main character's former profession?
The main character was a professional baseball player before a fixing scandal ejected him from his sport.
What forces the protagonist into a deadly battle?
The disappearance of his girlfriend forces him to confront his mentor and enter a deadly battle.